Medical Assistant/CSR- UF Health St Marrys Pediatrics- Full-Time- Days *Pediatric Experience Required
- Saint Marys, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
ResponsibilitiesJob Requirement:Receives and directs messages, (electronic, in person and telephone calls) to the appropriate personnel. Makes contactsto other departments, physicians, patients and other outside organizations as necessary for the departmental/practiceoperations.Provides excellent customer service for patients/families/representatives and other members of thetreatment team.Maintains patient scheduling functions and sets patient appointments through established guidelines.Interviews and completes the registration process for patients utilizing the specific service.Keys patient dispositions, diagnostic codes, patient orders, charges and payments as defined in the electronic medical record.Performs cashiering functions as it relates to co-payments or other patient payments/collections. May perform routine clericalduties for the department.Perform venipuncture and administer routine, non-controlled medications.Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of licensed physician.Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.Perform basic laboratory procedures including aseptic procedures and taking patient's vital signs.
QualificationsQualification:Experience Requirements1 year-Medical AssistantPreferred Experience:Two to Four years Clerical/customer service experience – ideally in a health care related industryOne year-experience with third party payors and computer experience for in putting data and reviewing patient demographic materialCertifications:Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Required within 6 monthsBasic Life Support (BLS) – Required at time of hireMedical Terminology Certificate – Preferred within 30 days**Additional Details**Requirement of having completed an MA program that is accredited by the NationalCommission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agencyapproved by the board.Job Requirement:Travel Required up to 25%Education:High School Diploma / GED equivalent – Required at time of hireAdditional Duties:Additional duties as assigned may varyUFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace